Niña Ytang

Niña Ytang
Personal information
NationalityFilipino
Born (2002-01-24) January 24, 2002
Cebu, Philippines
HometownLiloan, Cebu
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Spike305 cm (120 in)
College / UniversityUniversity of the Philippines (2022–2026)
Volleyball information
PositionMiddle Blocker
National team
2023–presentPhilippines

Niña Ytang (born January 24, 2002) is a Filipina volleyball player. She last played for the UP Fighting Maroons in the UAAP.[1]

Early life and education

Niña Ytang was born on January 24, 2002 in Cebu.[2] Ytang was initially known in her basic education years as a singer rather than as a volleyball player.[3] She hails from the town of Liloan,[4][5] although she is also associated with Bantayan.[6]

She studied at the Arcelo Memorial National High School in Liloan, and in her third year of high school was recruited to the girls volleyball team due to her height. She accepted the offer to be able to study for free under a scholarship.[3][5] She later went to Metro Manila to study at the University of the Philippines Diliman.[7]

Career

Collegiate

Ytang was scouted to play for the UP Fighting Maroons in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). She was noticed during her participation in her eleventh grade at the Central Visayas Regional Athletics Association (CVRAA) championship in Cebu by coach Godfrey Okumu who was originally intended just to recruit Steph Bustrillo.[3]

Ytang plays as the Middle Blocker of the team.[8]

She won the 2nd Best Middle Blocker Award four times in the UAAP in Season 85, Season 86, Season 87, and Season 88.[9]

In 2025, she scored a career-high of 30 points against the unbeaten and defending champions, National University Lady Bulldogs.[10] This is the first 30-point scored ever by a Middle Blocker since Jaja Santiago in 2017 - Season 80 and 30-point score by a Fighting Maroon since Tots Carlos' 32 points in 2017 - Season 80.[11]

Club

Ytang entered the 2026 draft of the Premier Volleyball League. However she withdrew from the draft to focus on her role as a national team player.[12]

National team

Ytang has played for the Philippine national team. She was part of the squad which took part in the 2023 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship, 2023 SEA Women's V.League.[13][14]

She later played at the 2026 AVC Women's Volleyball Cup in Candon.[4][15]

Awards

Individual

Year League Season/Conference Award Ref
2023 UAAP Season 85 2nd Best Middle Blocker [16]
2024 UAAP Season 86 [17]
2025 UAAP Season 87 [18]
2026 UAAP Season 88 [19]

References

  1. ↑ Micaller, Bea (March 26, 2025). "Niña Ytang sizzles for 30 points as UP halts streaking NU Lady Bulldogs in five-set stunner". GMA News. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Nina Ytang - FIVB Player Database". FIVB. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 Cabas, Chinyere (April 23, 2026). "Niña Ytang on Growth and Her Journey with UP Lady Maroons". All-Star. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Niña Ytang joins Alas Pilipinas 20-player pool for AVC Cup". Cebu Daily News. Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 27, 2026. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
  5. 1 2 Valencia, Justin (March 26, 2025). "Nina Ytang's hard work earned her a scholarship — now, she's giving it all for UP". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
  6. ↑ Bacnis, Justine (June 7, 2026). "Niña Ytang embraces learning curve in first tourney with Alas". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
  7. ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (February 23, 2026). "UAAP: Niña Ytang finally helps UP end Ateneo mastery". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Niña Ytang logs 30 points in UP's upset win against NU". One Sports. Archived from the original on March 27, 2025.
  9. ↑ Garcia, John Mark (May 15, 2024). "Bella Belen is UAAP MVP for the second time; Poyos wins ROY honors". Sports Interactive Network Philippines.
  10. ↑ Caacbay, Kennedy. "UAAP: Ytang's hard work and faith pay off as UP stuns NU". ABS-CBN News.
  11. ↑ Montejo, Mark Rey (March 27, 2025). "Anything is possible', says Ytang after UP's huge upset of NU". Manila Bulletin.
  12. ↑ Dannug, Jonash (June 1, 2026). "Niña Ytang withdraws from PVL Draft, focuses on Alas". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
  13. ↑ "NU's Belen, Solomon lead young national team in women's SEA V.League". Manila Bulletin. July 31, 2023.
  14. ↑ Dannug, Jonash (August 12, 2023). "SEA VLeague: Philippines gallant stand not enough vs Vietnam". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
  15. ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (June 6, 2026). "Niña Ytang draws praise after solid Alas debut at AVC Women's Cup". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
  16. ↑ Valencia, Justin (May 14, 2023). "Angel Canino becomes second-ever UAAP Rookie MVP". Tiebreaker Times.
  17. ↑ Manalang, Gerard (May 16, 2024). "Belen regains MVP trophy". Daily Tribune.
  18. ↑ "NU's Bella Belen set to make UAAP history with third MVP award". One Sports. May 14, 2025.
  19. ↑ Dioquino, Delfin (April 23, 2026). "Shaina Nitura set to claim historic UAAP MVP award for Adamson". Rappler.
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